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Multiple Myeloma Imaging Strategies

Multiple myeloma is a disease characterized by the proliferation of plasma cells which can lead to the abnormally high production of monoclonal immunoglobulins, detected in serum and urine.

8 May 2019

What is Polycythemia Vera?

Polycythemia vera is a rare condition that affects the bone marrow, which is slow to progress and typically develops in later life. It is a condition characterized by the overproduction of red blood cells in the bone marrow.

7 May 2019

Discussing Testicular Cancer with Your Partner

Testicular cancer or germ cell cancer is a rare type of cancer affecting approximately 6 in 100,000 men each year. It can be cured completely by surgically removing the affected testicle.

6 May 2019

What is Exophthalmos?

Exophthalmos refers to an abnormal protrusion of the eyeball. Also called exophthalmia, exorbitism, or proptosis, this condition can affect one or both eyes (unilateral or bilateral) and is typically associated with an underlying medical condition.

6 May 2019

What is Epitheliopathy?

Epitheliopathy or acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy (APMPPE) refers to an acquired inflammatory illness affecting the retinal pigment epithelium.

6 May 2019

What is Familial Mediterranean Fever?

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a genetic disorder that is caused by a gene mutation.

6 May 2019

What is Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia?

Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), also known as familial spastic paraparesis, is a term used for a group of inherited diseases that affect the upper motor neurons traveling from the brain through the spinal cord, to synapse with lower motor neurons that innervate muscles.

6 May 2019

What is Essential Thrombocythemia?

Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a rare condition affecting the bone marrow, resulting in an overproduction of platelets. It usually affects those over the age of 50, progresses slowly, and can be asymptomatic.

6 May 2019

Neurophysiotherapy for Parkinson's Disease

Neurophysiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy dedicated to improving function in states of physical impairment caused by neurological conditions.

2 May 2019

What is Frontal Nerve Block?

The frontal block is used to attain regional anesthesia of the face. It’s usually chosen over local tissue infiltration since it has many advantages.

2 May 2019

What are Disruptive Behavioral Disorders?

Children and young people can experience a range of mental health issues specifically behavioral and emotional psychological conditions such as disruptive behavioral disorders (DBD).

2 May 2019

What are ACE Inhibitors and Where are they Used?

ACE inhibitors work by interfering with the body's renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) and are used to treat a variety of diseases.

1 May 2019

Sjogren's Syndrome Related Disorders

Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic illness caused by autoimmune phenomena, manifesting primarily in dryness of the eyes and the mouth.

1 May 2019

What is Inclusion Body Myositis?

Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a progressive inflammatory disease of the muscles. It is the most common among such conditions, but is distinct from hereditary inclusion body myopathies (hIBM). As such it is often referred to as sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM).

1 May 2019

Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Giant cell arteritis (GCA), along with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), are autoimmune disorders involving the medium and large arteries which have muscular walls and vasa vasorum in their adventitial coats.

29 Apr 2019

The Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) encompasses a variety of herbal medicines and mind-body practices, such as acupuncture.

29 Apr 2019

Osteonecrosis Causes, Diagnosis and Management

Osteonecrosis is also called avascular necrosis of the bone. It refers to the condition in which part of a bone dies because its blood supply is interrupted.

28 Apr 2019

What is Horner Syndrome?

Horner syndrome is a set of symptoms affecting the eye which is thought to occur due to damage of the sympathetic nerve supply to the eye.

28 Apr 2019

What is Myelofibrosis?

Myelofibrosis is a rare condition affecting the bone marrow. Following initial overproduction of blood cells, scar tissue builds up inside the bone marrow. Although it can affect people at any age, it most commonly develops in people over the age of 50.

26 Apr 2019

What is Frontalis Suspension?

Frontalis suspension is a common surgical method used by medical professionals to correct drooping of the upper eyelid due to poor function of the levator muscle. Through the procedure, the eyelid is reconnected to the brow using a sling-type material, making use of the frontalis muscle to effectively elevate the eyelid.

26 Apr 2019